Security Architect in Information Technology
Position Summary:
UTHealth Houston is looking for a Security Architect to work with our IT team. This employee will be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction, design, and execution of the information security program, managing and reporting regulatory requirements that impact UTHealth Houston, and addressing existing and emerging threats while improving operational and response capabilities.
This job is largely remote, but there is a "come in as needed policy." So, we need employees willing to drive to Houston's Texas Medical Center when needed in emergencies or when called in.
In addition to the minimum qualifications below, we are specifically preferring candidates with the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of key Identity Life Cycle Management features and functions
- Good understanding of Identity governance and administration
- Experience with various tools related to Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Privileged Access Management
- Familiarity with PKI, Digital IDs, and SSL Certificates
- Basic understanding of API functionality
- Strong background and experience with Authentication methods. Such as;
LDAP, OAuth 2.0 – OpenID Connect, and SAML
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus, many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Plans, designs, and implements security technologies that support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UTHealth Houston information technology resources.
- Identifies threat trends and adjusts the security strategy for maximum protection without sacrificing resource availability.
- Advises management on emerging security threats and proposes solutions to mitigate them.
- Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within the department. Leads projects and activities.
- Serves on committees, workgroups, or teams advising about or implementing information technology solutions.
- In collaboration with other UTHealth Houston teams, troubleshoots and responds to complex security issues.
- Manages complex security incidents and generates incident reports.
- Stays current in technology through self-study, seminars, or formal training.
- Creates departmental standards documentation and conducts intra-departmental training.
- Assists management in developing reports, policies, and procedures.
- Manages department human resources activities in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, PMP, or Cisco certifications preferred.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in IT Security.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
